CASJE: Collaborative for Applied Studies in Jewish Education

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CASJE (The Collaborative for Applied Studies in Jewish Education) is dedicated to improving the quality of knowledge that can be used to guide the work of Jewish education.

Researchers

CASJE coordinates the efforts of researchers and leaders in Jewish education, focusing research teams on pressing issues facing the field.

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Funders

CASJE supports philanthropic decision-making guided by sound evidence and promotes funding that leads to useable research.

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Practitioners

CASJE engages practitioners to share their experiences and inform the design of agendas for research.

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Our Mission

CASJE aims to strengthen Jewish education through the development and use of high-quality applied research.

We strive to make research more rigorous, meaningful, and usable by cultivating partnerships, building capacity, and advancing professional learning.

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CASJE researchers and fellows.

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Learn more about ongoing studies and
explore findings from research projects
centered around Jewish education.

News & Updates

CASJE Announces Second Cohort of New Applied Research Fellowship Program

July 1, 2024

CASJE names second cohort of Applied Research Fellowship supported by Jim Joseph Foundation - Dr. Yael Findler, Dr. Zachary Nichols, and Dr. Elana Riback Rand.

CASJE Welcomes Two New Advisory Board Members

February 29, 2024

CASJE announced the addition of two new members that will serve on the Advisory Board, including Dr. Meredith Woocher and Dr. Samantha Vinokor-Meinrath.

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February 14, 2024

GSEHD unveiled a new center for Jewish education. “The Collaboratory” will incubate new ideas and engage the public in new approaches to Jewish education.

CASJE Announces New Research Use Group

January 25, 2024

CASJE announces a new initiative, the Research Use Group (RUG), aimed at Jewish education and engagement professionals who work with Jewish teens.

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